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Danielle Simmons has been promoted to director of Critical Care and Progressive Care units at Iredell Memorial Hospital.

Simmons graduated with her associate degree in nursing from Mitchell Community College in 2008. She then received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Lees-McRae College and her
Master of Science in Nursing Administration from Gardner-Webb University.

Simmons began her career at Iredell Health in 2010 as a critical care nurse. Since then, she has held leadership positions as a clinical coordinator and, most recently, assistant director, both in critical care.

Her new role as director is an exciting opportunity.

“What excites me most about my new role is being a compassionate leader with a deep passion for inspiring creativity, innovation and growth within my teams,” said Simmons. “I wish to lead my team by example by modeling respect, integrity, collaboration, and compassion toward my team and our community.”

When not at work, she enjoys spending as much time with her husband and three children as she can, whether that be traveling to the beach or attending sporting events with her youngest son.

About Iredell Health System

Iredell Health System includes Iredell Memorial Hospital; Iredell Davis Medical Center; Iredell Davis Behavioral Health Hospital; Iredell Mooresville; Iredell Home Health; Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center; Community and Corporate Wellness; Occupational Medicine; the Iredell Physician Network and more. Iredell Memorial Hospital is the largest nonprofit hospital in Iredell County. The comprehensive healthcare organization has 391 licensed beds; more than 2,000 employees; and has approximately 365 healthcare providers representing various specialties. Centers of excellence include Women’s and Children’s; Cardiovascular; Cancer; Surgical Services and Wellness & Prevention. The health system’s Iredell Mooresville campus is home to the area’s only 24-hour urgent care facility, as well as an ambulatory surgery center, imaging center, rehabilitation services, and physician practices. The mission of Iredell Health System is to inspire wellbeing. For a comprehensive list of services and programs, visit www.iredellhealth.org.

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